BRATTLEBORO — RE: “Economic impact of VY shutdown” [commonsnews.org, posted Dec. 26]:
The economic situation that will affect the tri-county area as a result of the closing of Vermont Yankee strikes me as creating an opportunity for these three counties to work together to create a comprehensive economic growth plan they can implement together to benefit the region.
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The “By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth” citizens committee invites the public to the town's 41st annual Independence Day celebration, set for Friday, July 4, with a morning parade downtown and afternoon and evening program of free activities, concerts and fireworks at Living Memorial Park. Some 50 marching units - including the Brattleboro American Legion and Brattleboro Union High School bands, veterans, civic and youth groups, and local personality Alfred Hughes Jr. in his annual top-secret gown - will kick...
My friend committed suicide several weeks ago. I need something to come out of this beyond utter devastation and sadness. It felt like there was a communal grieving process that immediately followed Jeremiah's suicide, one in which so many members of our community had something with which to grapple - from the people who averted their gaze when they'd pass him on Elliot Street to those who loved him and tried to show it, to those who were harsh (back)
The Vermont Jazz Center is excited to present pianist Harold López-Nussa and his all-Cuban quartet on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m., as part of the VJC's Emerging Artist Festival. This event is being held in memory of the VJC's dear friend and generous patron, Jonathan Flaccus, whose passion for Cuban music and classic bebop, as well as his generosity in assisting those in need, has had a great impact on the Jazz Center. This is a rare opportunity to...
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